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Fragile X Syndrome : Causes

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Genetic Diseases, X-Linked

Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change in the FMR1 gene. The gene's code is repeated on a fragile area of the X chromosome. The more repeats, the more likely there is to be a problem. Normally, the FMR1 gene makes a protein you need for for your...

Source:ADAM

Date:June 24, 2007

Fragile X syndrome

Any child with signs of developmental delay of speech, language, or motor development with no known cause should be considered for fragile X testing, especially if there is a family history of the condition. Behavioral and developmental problems m...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Fragile X Syndrome

A birth, there may be few outward signs of fragile X syndrome in the newborn infant. However, fragile X symptoms may include a large head circumference and oversized testes in males. An experienced geneticist may recognize subtle differences in fa...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Fragile X Syndrome

In order to understand fragile X syndrome it is important to understand how human genes and chromosomes influence this condition. Normally, each cell in the body contains 46 (23 pairs of) chromosomes. These chromosomes consist of genetic material ...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

Fragile X Syndrome

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine